I just try to get away with as much as I can. I don't think that's very radical in the art world. Barry McGee artradicalworld Change image and share on social
It's very intense to go back to the past and revive work that I've already experienced and moved forward from. It's like seeing an old girlfriend - awkward at times, nostalgic at times and downright maddening and embarrassing. Barry McGee awkwardbackdownright share on social
Drawings, paintings, and sculptures. That's the three pillars of art academia. Barry McGee academiaartdrawing Change image and share on social
I love graffiti because it enables kids from every social extraction to do something that brings them closer to art, when they normally wouldn't be stimulated to be visually creative. Graffiti helps to develop an awareness of immediate expressive and uncontrolled freedom. Barry McGee artawarenessbring share on social
Galleries are easier to steal from than the Apple Store, maybe. Barry McGee appleeasygallery Change image and share on social
I'm really into California art from the '60s. Barry McGee 60sartcalifornia Change image and share on social
For me, graffiti means making marks on surfaces using just about anything, be it markers, spray, paint, chalk, lipstick, varnish, ink. Or it can be the result of scratches and incisions. The aim is to maintain the energy created by disturbance or excitement in the street. Barry McGee aimchalkcreate share on social
Some people are enraged, and some people are applauding. If there were a mission statement for graffiti, that would be it. Barry McGee applaudenragegraffito Change image and share on social
I want to do just, like, regular art. Whatever is made today on canvas goes up against all of art history. It's the most radical thing. Barry McGee artcanvashistory Change image and share on social
I read in a weird way. It comes in waves, and then I start, like, five different books at once. It takes me six months to a year to finish them all, since I read mostly on planes. Barry McGee bookfinishmonth Change image and share on social
